Removing Intake Resonator on Mazda3

[Da 6]

There is no sensors attached toe the box....so if you see wires don't pull them....thats all that can bake this mod go really down hill. other than that water has to get as high as the bottom of the dash to get into the airbox...if the water gets as high as the dash...chances are you are gettin wet yourself inside the car! If this happens

1) Roll window(s) down
2) remove seat belt(3)
3) grap purse(s) or wallet(S)
4) crawl out of windw to roof of car
5) wait till you are near high ground
6) swim to it

 

[Loose]

Nope

Now i really want to take it out but im just worried that it might hurt the car in the long run. Any had any problems yet?

Took it out in April and NO problems. I'm waiting for my CAI....

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

Took it out in April and NO problems. I'm waiting for my CAI....

did you buy a K&N filter or kept the stock one?

 

[Loose]

Stock

did you buy a K&N filter or kept the stock one?

There is no K&N listed as of now so we're all left w/ the stock one unless you get a CAI. Then totally diffrent filter type/size.

Did you get the Resonator out?

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

There is no K&N listed as of now so we're all left w/ the stock one unless you get a CAI. Then totally diffrent filter type/size.

Did you get the Resonator out?

i might take it out tomarrow....hows the gas mileage?

 

[Loose]

Same.

i might take it out tomarrow....hows the gas mileage?

Same as w/ the resonator in place. Of course I like the "woot-woot" sound that occurs when you give it more than 1/2 throttle so that can use alittle more gas LOL.

 

[Loose]

Turbo

Check page 5 and 7 of this thread for pics of the resonator..

 

[mazda003s]

hahah.. after a long time waiting cuz ive been real busy with work, i finally took the dam resonator off..ooo wee it sounds nice between 3000-3500 rpms...the last 2 nuts were a pain b/c i had some crappy tools..all in all i love the wOOt wOOt it makes...

 

[3junky]

Hello all,

I would like to do this today, however I am a little concerned as I only have the stock jack, no stands.. Is it safe to do this with the stock jack? I am kinda nervous about getting under the car.. (boom08)

 

[Da 6]

you should be cool....for safety and piece of mind put the rim under the car just in front of the jack...in the event it does fall it won't injure you. also put parking brake on regardles of tranny type...it's a well deserved mod.

 

[3junky]

you should be cool....for safety and piece of mind put the rim under the car just in front of the jack...in the event it does fall it won't injure you. also put parking brake on regardles of tranny type...it's a well deserved mod.

Thanks, good idea about the rim and definitely gives me more peace of mind.. I am off to get started, I will let you all know how it goes! Luckily I have wireless internet that works from where the car is parked so I can see the pics posted on my laptop which should help.

 

[3junky]

Finished. Took about 1.5 hours because those last 2 bolts are a b****! Make sure you have the right tools.. sounds no different when cranking up but I'm about to take a drive so I am looking forward to it. Thanks for the walk-throughs and advice!

Oh yeah I put the rim under but the jack was solid, no problems.

 

[3junky]

Back from my drive. Sounds great, the only time you hear it is under acceleration between about 3-5K, otherwise it sounds about the same as stock. This is good because I didn't want it to be too loud like when you have an aftermarket exhast (sp?) Also took it out on the highway and it sounds fine when going 80mph in 5th. Overall I feel like there has been a slight loss in low-rpm torque, thats ok because I will be getting the CAI in about a month, which gains about 10 ft/lbs in the 1-3K range. I love the growl it gives when you get upon it.. good stop gap between stock and CAI.. thanks again!

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

good to hear man. Enjoy it!

 

[Da 6]

yeah now with the 6 it gets louder with a cai and extremely loud with sri but the 3 it's the opposite.

 

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

just took it. Cant really hear it because my muffler came alot louder and deeper but not ricey. But will will the dealer give me some heat when i take my car for an oil change. I would do it myself but their doing it for free cause its me first one.

 

[Da 6]

as long as you don't do wot chutch dumps(N Bombs) in the dealership parkinglot you should be cool...I had my intake and optima red top in when they did their suposed ful circle inspection and they cheked it all off to include filter as good condition when the filter is hidden in the fender (hah) (hand)

 

[Kimo5d3s]

Any MZ3s In NM that have removed the Resonator

Hey if there is ANY MZ3s owners that have done this procedure in NM holla at me I would love to compare the sound and ride of yours compared to mine as i have yet to remove the resonator. Im in Albuquerque Let me know if you have done this I am really curious about awakening this sleeping Beast!!!! (rockon) LOL

 

[ZippityZoomZoom]

So has anyone put a tube from the stock, resonatorless airbox to the location where outside air comes in?

 

[splitvizion]

i just did mine the other day. i thought the second bolt was easier to get to than the third, but was really long so my arm kept cramping. lol. The third bolt was a son of a b**** I tried forever to get that thing off and finally I got so pissed that I grabbed the resonater with both hands twisted a little and yanked. Two yanks and it snapped the plastic tab. I was careful because of the bumper but it worked. Then I grabbed the resonated and drop kicked it towards the sky. ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i was relieved. I def like the growl but wish that you could here it always. It only growls when under accelerated. Nice though. Thanks for the info. CAI next, as soon as the Simota's come in.
Thanks
Anthony